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The Sound is what Counts

Sun, 7 Feb 2010 23:16:00 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author vmadwop1 - I have used Martin Strings for years on all my guitars, except my Classical. The Martin Company has done a great job with their steel string guitars and their guitar strings. That is the main reason why I bought the Martin Strings...

Rogue RM-100A mandolin, play a tune for me

Sat, 6 Feb 2010 19:55:26 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cheetah1 - This is a review of the Rogue RM-100A mandolin.The Rogue brand can be purchased at music123.com or musiciansfriend.com.Both these online stores are owned by the same parent company.The Rogue RM-100A mandolin is frequently sold in guitar and...

This has been a strong performer for me

Sat, 6 Feb 2010 18:01:22 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Saxguy - Tenor sax is my main instrument. One of the aspects of my playing that I need to work on consistently is my ability to play smoothly and well at fast tempos. To do this, there is no substitute for the use of a good metronome. The problem is, I cannot...

SHURE A1WS MICROPHONE WINDSCREEN

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 21:07:00 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Dr.P - SHURE A1WS MICROPHONE WINDSCREEN

Have you ever looked at a T.V. broadcast of a live music show or of a speaker giving a speech and noticed that the microphone...

MUSICIANS GEAR HEAVY DUTY BASIC MICROPHONE CLIP

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 20:27:34 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Dr.P - MUSICIANS GEAR HEAVY DUTY BASIC MICROPHONE CLIP

Recently one of my nephews purchased a used Shure SM58 at a tag sale. The microphone...

The Heaver The Better

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 00:53:34 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author vmadwop1 - I bought my Ernie Ball Heavy Guitar Picks, because I needed extra picks and I find these to be the most efficient. A pick is a type of plectum designed for use on an acustic guitar or electric guitar. The pick is used to pluck the...

FENDER BASSMAN 150 BASS AMPLIFIER

Mon, 1 Feb 2010 15:08:17 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Dr.P - FENDER BASSMAN 150 BASS AMPLIFIER

When Fender introduced the Precision Bass back in 1951, it was only natural that there needed to also be an amplifier...

PEAVEY KB 4 KEYBOARD AMPLIFIER

Mon, 1 Feb 2010 14:21:12 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Dr.P - PEAVEY KB 4 KEYBOARD AMPLIFIER

When I was first starting out in the music business, a keyboard player would typically plug their keyboard into a good guitar...

Family Friendly Keyboard is my Finale in the Around Epinions in 80 Days Write-Off

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 13:45:42 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author pinksteeler - This is it. The last stop; Vienna. To celebrate my last review, my whole family is pitching in to help with my musical instruments entry into the Around Epinions in 80 Days Write-Off. It only made sense to have the crew involved. You see,...

Gibson B. B. King Signature Strings..For The Lucille In Your Collection

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 12:00:52 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author lllopez - uitar strings are a personal decision that each player has to take into account from time to time. Many of us are creatures of habit, often selecting a string that works for us for a lifetime. I have considered this point from time to time, especially...

This Pedal Squeals

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 19:07:12 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tpwalw - This pedal has become one of the top guns in my arsenal. I try to incorporate this pedal into everything I can. The Digitech Whammy 4 has so many different functions that it is well worth the coin. The reason I bought this pedal was to play a few Rage...

Rock Bag Drum Caddy by Warwick... How Do You Spell Relief?

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:55:40 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author lllopez - The summit joy of a working musician is to have the opportunity to get out and play to crowds; there's nothing like it and it's a difficult thing to explain. While the rewards of getting the chance to play out are many, it also comes with a bit of work;...

A Musician's Friend

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 02:49:26 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author josh_dilworth - I am a trumpet player. When I went to college I was instructed to get a tuner and a metronome. I saw this metronome/tuner among my peers and opted to get one for myself. I was cheaper than getting one of each. I have had this thing for years and it has...

Zildjian Cymbal Safe..Your Cymbals Are Worshipped Here!

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:11:50 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author lllopez - Over the years I have played in bands with numerous drummers from all walks of life, and like most dedicated musicians, they all share the love of the instrument. As with any musician, I enjoy watching what tools they bring with them and how they go...

A Classy Case For Clarinets: Giardinelli Makes An Enduring Winner! (Around Epinions In80Days Write-Off Entry#14)!

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:31:57 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author wlswarts - As I teleport from Rio de Janeiro to Vienna for my first ever review in the Musical Instruments category (which, alas, is the last category I have to write in here on Epinions!) for the Around Epinions In 80 Days Write-Off, I am pleased for the first...

Karaoke or Speech Therapy

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:17:10 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author fudge23 - My little boy is 4 years old and has some slight speech issues. He attends an after school program for speech therapy. They use this Karaoke machine to cleverly assist with language development.The machine is the size of a...

Play me a Song, You're the Piano man! Yamaha PSR E223 Entry Level Keyboard

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 13:31:23 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author shopaholic_man - My son is very musically inclined. I love music and I do my best to play it. About two years ago, my son started to take piano lessons from our local music store, Crossroads. He had an organ at his mother's house, but he lives with me, and he...

Worthwhile Cliche: G1413 Synchromatic Jet Club, Best Guitar for Your Money

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:46:06 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author tjfrank906 - Working guitar, in the most genuine sense. Kind of reminds me of the Mexican-made Fender Telecasters; no frills, bolt-on approach, solid body, wide-plexiglass vol/tone knobs, thick finish, beefy tuners - all intended to absorb that nasty fall as it...

The F47rce I tested is a 10 year old Westerly, Rhode Island, Guild purchased

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 04:09:33 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author brent1944 - Having played guitar and listened to guitars for several decades, I chose to purchase a high end guitar. My budget was $5000 USD. My partner and I compared Taylor Dreadnoughts and Auditoriums; Gibson Hummingbirds, J-45 and others (I had sold my J50 some...

Around Epinions in 80 Days: Enjoy the Rain Without Getting Wet With the Chilean Rainstick

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:16:01 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bilbopooh - When I was younger, one of my favorite CDs was a collection of classical music mingled with sounds from nature, particularly birdsong and raindrops. There’s something incredibly soothing about a gentle shower or even a good downpour, as long as...

Blueridge Br280 Prewar Series Dreadnaught Acoustic: The Selling Of Dreams

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 05:36:21 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ahand - I remember the first time a guitar shop salesman described the Blueridge line to me, he said the guitars were Martins at a fraction of the cost. This was around ten years or so ago, and the guitars I saw ranged from 350.00 to 900.00. My general...

Gibson DSM-CE Songmaker: You Get What You Pay For

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 02:28:49 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ahand - Although Gibson is primarily known to the general public for their electrics, they have created some of the most revered acoustic guitars ever made.Those who have played acoustics for any length of time would almost certainly know about the...

Realistic drum samples for most styles

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 23:06:05 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jjbraunius - Drum sampling and drum replacement has improved by leaps and bounds since 1991 and the days of my first Alesis drum machine. New software packages offer a high level of realism previously unheard of. Ocean Way is one of the top names in the field, with...

Nice function and yield; decent value

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:44:28 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Saxguy - On tenor, I've been fortunate enough to have been using the same brand and strength of reed, the Rico Jazz Select filed Tenor Sax reed, strength 2m, since 1996. On all my other instruments, I seem to use reeds for a while and then get tired of them or...

Korg AX3000g Guitar Multi-Effects Board: Not Bad for the Money

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 15:22:40 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author buffoonery - Recent offerings by Boss (the GT-10) and Line 6 (Podxt Live) have set very high standards for guitar multi-effects floorboards. Korg’s recent AX3000g ($300 street) offers some reasonably priced competition to those two...